Think pesticide regulations only affect farmers? Think again. Recent changes to the federal pesticide registration process could limit how – and where – ranchers can use pesticides to manage rangeland resources. Whether you use zinc phosphide to manage prairie dog populations or malathion to control grasshopper outbreaks, these new rules may directly affect your ability to manage these pests.

Over the past few months, we’ve shared insights from this program on topics such as locomotion, nutrition and social housing for calves. One key topic remains: pain mitigation.

McGraw decided to pivot and instead “do what the farm wants to do.”

Voluntary waiting periods (VWP) can vary based on the type of operation, management style, herd size and more. Sometimes, VWP can be based on the individuality of each animal. At Isaac Dairy in Steinbach, Manitoba, this strategy aids in overall profitability, creates more space in the dry cow pen, helps select replacement animals and contributes to a sustainable operation.

If you’re looking for an alternative crop to wheat, teff might be an option. But production-wise, Idaho growers want to know how it fits into a rotation, what the water and nutrient requirements are, what it looks like at harvest and what the market potential is.

Cow comfort and herd health are essential factors to achieve higher milk quality and production. Bedding plays a critical role in both, which is why many dairy farms have long relied on sand as their go-to bedding. However, questions sometimes arise as to which bedding is better – fresh or recycled sand?

Rock River Laboratory has announced the promotion of Katie Raver to animal nutrition technical services director.

My oldest daughter, Cora, is 12 and is a solid cowgirl. She was invited to her first branding a few weeks ago – a rite of passage for any young cowgirl who doesn’t grow up on a ranch.